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Fat Repositioning - Chicago, IL

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I am so disappointed. Almost 6 weeks ago, I had...

HotmessinsideJanuary 23, 2014
$6,000
I am so disappointed. Almost 6 weeks ago, I had fat repositioning on lower eyes and I look older and hollow. I can still see a fat bulge under my right eye and the skin underneath my eye either has discoloration or bruising. I was thinking I would be further along at this point, because of other photos and reviews I've seen on here and other sites. I'm so discouraged and depressed. My doctor says I need to be patient and see what happens.

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Dr. Douglas

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helenag
January 25, 2014
Are you able to post before and after pics? It takes a while for the effect to take place. We all expect quick results. I thought that myself, was watching those Extreme makeover shows and they all seemed so perfect immediately. Its not the case. The discoloration and bruising takes months to go. Wait until the 3 month mark and see how you feel then. Best of luck.
Hotmessinside
January 25, 2014
Thank you for your response. I hope everything will smooth out at the 3 month mark. Maybe, I am being too irrational and impatient. I have to stay out of the mirror and be patient. Thank you.
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helenag
January 27, 2014
Yes the worst thing you can do is continuously look in the mirror. I found I was doing that the first few weeks. It doesn't help with your emotional self. Had to stop doing that. Be patient and you will be fine.
Hotmessinside
January 28, 2014
I hope you're right. Thank you.
Ajna
November 2, 2014
So did you have discoloration!? My bruising is gone, per se, but have darkened areas especially in corners & in Troughs where far was repositioned..I had lower in upper in June , lower in August, and revision on lower end of sept ...I have way more discoloration than prior-(had some brown spots before & rosacea)...now just weird coloration that doesn't cover w makeup...frustrating but happy w healing of eyelids....just hate colors....docs say "time"....will see...
Ajna
November 2, 2014
Sorry typos....upper yes in June , lower w fat reposition in aug & lower revision(skin pinch) sept...just hate the strange coloration of some skin!...
Joejah Peach
January 26, 2014
So sorry to hear that your results were not positive. I'm scheduled to have surgery on upper and lower eyelids in April, and your story makes me really take note that surgery is surgery, and it's serious and, unfortunately, sometimes things can go wrong. Also sorry to hear that this has left you feeling sad and depressed. Do take heed re: other's advice such as helenag that the healing process takes time and differs from person to person. In the mean time, would little things help? E.g., have you noticed even small improvements over these last few weeks? Would make-up help camouflage the discoloration and bruising? Any foods that could accelerate the process -- e.g., I've seen others suggest pineapple, arnica, etc., to help with swelling. Wishing you the very best!
Hotmessinside
January 28, 2014
Yes, I have noticed slight improvement. I'm just a nervous wreck. Hopefully it will all get better in time.
Hotmessinside
February 3, 2014
Thank you (smile)
J at RS
January 29, 2014
I'm sorry you aren't liking your results so far.  Please be patient, it takes months before you see any results.  I hope things start to get better!
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